The historical and cultural heritage plays huge role in development of internal tourism. For many Russian
regions use of historical and cultural heritage becomes one of real opportunities of economic, social and cultural
recovery. Objects of historical and cultural heritage, being an important asset of the cities, make profit and
significantly influence their economic development. Leveling seasonal fluctuations and providing additional job
openings – the historical and cultural heritage plays huge role in the social sphere. Reviving local cultural values,
developing national creativity, traditions - the historical and cultural heritage promotes cultural lifting of local
population. The article studies experiment of countries of Eastern Europe on use of historical heritage of cities for
the purpose of social and economic development of region